Class 120 Profile and Models
120 set 517 at Glasgow Central in March 1986. ©Phil Richards
The British Rail Class 120 was a cross-country DMU in three-car formation, built at the British Rail Swindon Works. The first batch was ordered for the WR's West Country dieselisation scheme, which it hoped to complete by the end of 1959. The sets were expected to work between Bristol & South Devon. Their general reliability and good braking characteristics made them popular with drivers. Later batches were delivered for use in the Western, Midland and Scotland regions. Some cars had a trial refurbishment but this was found to be too expensive, meaning an early withdrawal for most of the class. Some of the London Midland Region's units were transferred to Scotland in the mid-1980s, mainly finding use on local services from Edinburgh (notably to North Berwick). The final vehicles survived until 1989. |
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Type of Unit |
Diesel-Mechanical Multiple Unit |
Builder |
BR Swindon Works |
Build Dates |
1958 to 1961 |
Total Built |
194 individual cars |
Coaches Per Unit |
3-car |
Power Output |
600hp |
Top Speed |
70 mph |
Passenger Capacity |
162 |
Operated By |
British Rail |
Main Duties |
Regional Passenger |
In Service Until |
1989 |
Surviving Examples |
1 car |
Products awaiting categorisation
Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | DC Kits | Requires assembly | Not set |
DC120 View |
Class 120 3-Car DMU kit | Awaiting Categorisation |